[Elecraft] FT8 and K3

[Mike Flowers]

Here’s some things to check:

Verify that WSJT-X is pointing to the correct sound devices. 

Verify that you do have an audio signal on the lines you expect them to be on. 

-- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"

> On Nov 21, 2018, at 8:56 AM, Glenn - N5RN <radionovember at arwolfpack.com> wrote:
> 
> Good morning all,
> 
> 
> 
> I had this problem show up this morning and haven't figured out what has
> changed.
> 
> 
> 
> I use a MicroKeyer II (MKII) with the K3.  
> 
> 
> 
> After working some FT8 DX this morning I went to calling CQ and I noticed
> that I wasn't getting any RF output.  
> 
> 
> 
> The first thing I looked at was the line setting figuring it got bumped and
> I just needed to adjust.  That wasn't the case.  I can't get any RF out
> regardless of the setting.
> 
> 
> 
> Here's the setup on the K3:
> 
> DATA A
> 
> Mic Sel: Line In
> 
> Mic Setting:  varied from 0 to 60 with no effect.
> 
> 
> 
> I've tested the setting from within WSJT and everything seem fine.
> 
> 
> 
> I have power cycled the MKII, the K3, reinstalled the WSJT-X software
> (v1.9.1).  I do use a DXLab "bridge" to DXkeeper but that seem to be working
> fine.
> 
> 
> 
> The K3 goes into TX mode but there is no RF according to the watt meter.
> I've tried FT8 on other bands and the same problem.  Everything looks right
> except there is no RF out.   Any suggestions on what to try will be greatly
> appreciated.   
> 
> 
> 
> Glenn
> 
> N5RN
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